192.168.1.1

Router installation is a task which is performed by millions of people every year. And in most of the cases it is easy and streamlined. But still there are cases when you need to go and administer your router. That's where IP addresses like 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1 come in handy.

192.168.1.1 IP addressed is used by multiple routers to host its administration interface. Most popular routers which use that IP address are Linksys, Netgear and TP-Link. It is also used by many smaller brands.

Fix common router problems

Before calling technical support try going through the following checklist and see if it resolves your problem:

1) Check router manual if its administration interface is indeed on 192.168.1.1 IP address. There are many chances when people are looking for administration interface on a wrong router. Try 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 addresses which are also common to host router interface.

You can also check your router IP by performing following commands:

On Windows PC

a) Run command prompt

b) Type ipconfig and press Enter

c) In the output look for a line which contains Default Gateway. This line will have IP of your router.

On Linux

a) Open Terminal

b) Type ip route | grep default

c) You will get a string like

default via 192.168.l.l dev eth0 proto static

which will contain your router IP address

On Mac OS

a) Open Terminal

b) Type netstat -nr | grep default

c) You will get a string like

default 192.168.10.254 UGSc 47 0 en0

Which will contain your IP address

2) Make sure that router is connected to computer where you're trying to administer it. The best way is to have direct network cable connection from your router. But Wi-Fi will also work - just make sure you're connected to a right network. You can also try 192.168.0.1 ip.

3) Check that router is connected to your cable or ADSL modem. Or if you're trying to connect not to a router but to a modem itself make sure that it is connected to a phone line.

4) Check that there are no red diagnostic lights blinking on the router front panel. Check with manual what kind of diagnostic messaging is supported by a modem or router.